How can my credit union become a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency?
• If your credit union is interested in becoming a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency, there are two options: · Independent Approval from HUD: Apply directly to HUD and demonstrate that you have trained and certified counselors who are fulfilling all of the requirements (including operating a “Client Management System” software package) and offer services to everyone in your community. For more information on applying directly to HUD for approval, click here. · Approval through a National Intermediary: As a HUD Approved National Housing Counseling Intermediary, the Federation can directly approve counseling agencies that fulfill the program requirements, without the need for an application to HUD. Our responsibility is to make sure that credit unions are fully compliant with HUD requirements prior to conferring approval as a HUD Housing Counseling Agency. The basic operational requirements are the same whether you receive approval directly from HUD or through the Federation, but th
